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Manila and Her Stories: San Beda Church (Our Lady of Montserrat Abbey)
Walking along Mendiola may seem quite odd for many strangers to the area. I mean, it really isn’t known for anything except that a couple of schools are located along the said street leading to Malacañang Palace (the Presidential Palace) … Continue reading
Manila and Her Stories: The National Museum and the Luneta
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM Housed in two neo-classical American buildings along the so-called “Neo-Classical Corridor” of Manila, the National Museum is divided into two divisions, the National Art Gallery and the Museum of Natural Sciences. The former is located in the … Continue reading
Manila and Her Stories: Intramuros (Part I)
February must be remembered by Filipinos as a month very important in the history of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. It was in February 1945 when the old, graceful and opulent city of Manila, once-fabled as the Pearl of … Continue reading
Rizal @ 150: The Birthday Celebrations
Last 19 June 2011, the Filipino people (well, some of the population) celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of the so-called “First Filipino”, Dr. José Rizal. Many activities were lined up by different organizations across the country for meaningful memorials and … Continue reading
Rizal (1861-2011): The First Filipino’s 150th Year
This year, the entire Filipino people celebrates with much joy and enthusiasm the 150th birth anniversary of Dr. José P. Rizal, the Renaissance Man of Calamba, the National Hero and the person the eminent diplomat and thinker León Ma. Guerrero … Continue reading
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EL COMBATE: URBIZTONDO, TERROR de JOLÓ
El Combate: Urbiztondo, Terror de Joló Por José Rizal Cien bajeles aguerridos a merced del viento manso, dejan la alegre Manila surcando el mar agitado. En breve plazo se avistan con los moros joloanos, que orgullosos se levantan mil banderas … Continue reading
Touring Manila (2011)
Last 29 January 2011, I facilitated a tour around Manila organized by myself and some friends. There were 18 participants and the itinerary included the University of Santo Tomás, which celebrates its 400th Anniversary this year, the San Sebastián Church, … Continue reading
Asia’s Oldest: Learning from UST and Her 400 Years of Unending Grace
Tomorrow, a university right smack at the heart of congested and pungent Manila will begin its celebrations to commemorate its Quadricentennial, its 400th year of existence. That university is none other than the Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomás, … Continue reading
Remembering Pre-War Santo Domingo: A Beautiful Church
Santo Domingo Church of Pre-War Intramuros was a structure that symbolizes all the institutions (religious orders, businesses, schools, government agencies, etc.) that decided to leave the Old City for good after the traumatic experience of the war. It is a … Continue reading
Araneta y Ayala: On Walking and History
Warning: If you’re expecting a blog on how these two very prominent families of the Philippines’ alta sociedad are related or how their wealth began, then I’m sorry to tell you but this blog entry isn’t for you. This blog, … Continue reading
